Entry Point North and HungaroControl have extended their cooperation to further develop local area control airspace for simulation training. The continued work supports realistic, operation-based training for air traffic controllers and strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two organisations.
Entry Point North and HungaroControl have extended their cooperation to further develop local area control airspace for simulation training. The continued work supports realistic, operation-based training for air traffic controllers and strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two organisations.The cooperation focuses on the joint development of a local Area Control Surveillance training environment. By aligning simulation scenarios and airspace structures with operational conditions, the aim is to make the training more relevant to the controllers who will use it.
The partnership builds on the work of Entry Point Central in Budapest, established in 2011 as a joint venture between HungaroControl and Entry Point North. The academy delivers ATC Initial Training, Practical Instructor and Assessor Training, as well as aviation English training and language testing. As part of the extended cooperation, HungaroControl has also extended its minimum purchase commitment for training packages through 2032.
The extended cooperation builds on the strengths of both organisations. HungaroControl contributes local operational knowledge and expertise from Hungarian air traffic services. Entry Point North contributes its training methodology, simulator experience and international ATS training perspective.
“Our cooperation with HungaroControl has always been based on a shared understanding of operational training needs. By developing local area control airspace for simulation training together, we can create training that reflects the environment controllers will work in. This supports a smoother transition from simulator to operations,” says Anne Kathrine Jensen, CEO, Entry Point North.
“The ever-increasing traffic demands are challenging us, so capacity expansion has become a priority for us. We need well-trained air traffic controllers, so the quality of training is key for us. Simulation training must be close to the operational reality. The extended cooperation with Entry Point North gives us a strong framework for developing training environments that support our controllers, instructors and future operational needs. We are also pleased to continue this training commitment with Entry Point North through 2032, providing continuity for our future training needs,” says Ferenc Turi, CEO, HungaroControl.
The cooperation confirms a shared commitment to practical, high-quality ATS training in Hungary and the wider European aviation environment.
